Bus from Kildare to Portlaoise
3 direct routes · 30–51 min · first bus 04:55, last bus 01:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portlaoise as of 04:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kildare, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 726 | Dublin Coach | ~35 min | 22 | Sat 22 · Sun 24 | 04:55 | 01:55 | Kildare | Portlaoise JFL Ave | — |
| 735 | JJ Kavanagh | ~30 min | 8 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 08:05 | 01:10 | Kildare Vllge | Portlaoise JFL Ave | — |
| UM14 | JJ Kavanagh | ~51 min | 1 | weekdays only | 19:10 | 19:10 | Kildare | Portlaoise JFL Ave | Portarlington |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kildare on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 726 bus or 735 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Kildare to Portlaoise?
3 routes run directly from Kildare to Portlaoise: the 726 (Dublin Coach), the 735 (JJ Kavanagh), the UM14 (JJ Kavanagh). The most frequent is the 726, 22 times each weekday — board at Kildare and get off at Portlaoise JFL Ave, about 35 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kildare to Portlaoise?
Between 30 minutes on the 735 and 51 on the UM14, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kildare to Portlaoise?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:55 and the last around 01:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kildare to Portlaoise?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.